Iowa State Fair Offers Entertainment and Activities for Kids

The Iowa State Fair has a wide variety of free, family-friendly fun coming to the 2017 Fair. “Nothing Compares” to kid friendly fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20.

NEW in 2017

In 2017, the Iowa State Fair unveils Thrill Parks: Thrill Ville, Thrill Town and Thrill Zone. Thrill Town is the perfect place for little Fairgoers and their families to find loads of fun and stroller parking. Thrill Town is located east of gate 10 and directly north of the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Lawn. For the bigger kids, be sure to check out Thrill Ville between the Grandstand and Ye Old Mill.

Super Tall Paul will dazzle audiences of all ages with his skills of juggling, dancing, miming, improvisation and various instruments at Expo Hill.

Bandaloni gives musical entertainment a funny facelift as he belts out familiar family favorites while playing guitar, harmonica, tambourine, high-hat, kick-drum and snare at the same time, strolling grounds daily.

Robocars are unique and brightly colored vehicles which transform into life-size robots, strolling the grounds daily.

Vodvill Klown with his hilarious Slapstick Circus Act explores the possibilities of circus skills in the real world daily at Hy-Vee Fun Forest.

Hedrick’s Petting Zoo provides an educational and entertaining display of the widest variety of exotic animals daily at Kids’ Zone.

Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm teaches children the importance of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives in a fun and interactive way at Kids’ Zone.

Wednesday, August 16 – The Wonderful World of Eggs with the Iowa Egg Council

Thursday, August 17 - Hy-Vee Kids Fit - 10 a.m. only

Thursday, August 17 - “My Family’s Corn Farm” - 5 p.m. only

Friday, August 18 - Kids’ Club Gives Back to the Des Moines Police Department

Discounted admission tickets are available now through August 9 with savings of over 30 percent. Purchase tickets online at iowastatefair.org or at the ticket office located in the Administration building on the Fairgrounds. To find a complete schedule of events or to enter family friendly contests at the Fair, visit iowastatefair.org. “Nothing Compares” to kid’s activities at the 2017 Iowa State Fair, August 10-20.

About Iowa State Fair

Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa’s greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Nothing Compares to State Fair Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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